Tennessee Junior Academy of Science - Recognition Program 1985 - Call for Student Papers

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The 43rd Annual Tennessee Junior Academy of Science Recognition Program announces statewide opportunities for students in grades 9–12 to complete experimental or investigative science projects and submit written papers. Local science or mathematics teacher endorsement is required, and a panel of judges reviews submissions to recommend 15–20 for presentation at the state meeting in Nashville on April 19, 1985. Papers must be received by March 4, 1985 with an official cover sheet, and detailed entry information is available through Tennessee Junior Academy of Science.

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TENNESSEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCECOLLEGIATE DIVISIONREGIONAL MEETINGS

CALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS

ANNUAL SPRING REGIONAL MEETINGS

EVENT AND DATES

JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCERECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR 1985 The 43rd Annual Tennessee Junior Academy of Science Rec-ognition Program has been announced for 1985.This Programprovides statewide opportunities for students,grades 9-12,tocomplete an experimental or investigative science project andprepare a written paper describing the project,its findings,andsubsequent conclusions.The paper must be endorsed by a localscience or mathematics teacher before being submitted to theDirector of the Tennessee Junior Academy of Science.Thedirector will submit the papers to a panel of judges,who willrecommend 15 to 20 papers to be presented at the state meetingof the Tennessee Junior Academy of Science at West End Mid-dle School in Nashville,April 19,1985.Science students selectedto give presentations,along with their sponsoring teachers,willbe invited to attend the April 19th meeting.In selecting individ-uals for participation and entry,and in all administration of theproject,the Tennessee Junior Academy of Science does not dis-criminate on the grounds of race,color,creed,or national originof any applicant. All papers must be received by March 4,1985,and must beaccompanied by an official cover sheet.To obtain cover sheetsand detailed information concerning entry,please inquire:Tennessee Junior Academy of Science,P.O.Box 23020A,EastTennessee State University,Johnson City,Tennessee 37614. # TENNESSEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCECOLLEGIATE DIVISIONREGIONAL MEETINGS CALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS ANNUAL SPRING REGIONAL MEETINGS EVENT: Western Middle Eastern April 20 March 30 DATE: April 20 PLACE:Carson-Newman CollegeAustin Peay State U.Christian Brothers CollegeJefferson City,TN 37760Clarksville,TN 37044Memphis,TN 38104 CHAIRMAN:Dr.Robert ZieglerDr.James CorganDr.Charles BiggersLincoln Memorial U.Austin Peay State U.Memphis State U.Harrogate,TN.37752Clarksville,TN 37044Memphis,TN 38142615-869-3611615-648-7454901-454-2970 EXPENSES:The Tennessee Academy of Science provides: A.Transportation costs B.Luncheon for all participants SUBJECTAny Area of Science such as Biology,Chemistry,Agriculture,Engineering,Geol-ANDogy,Mathematics,Physics,Astronomy and Computer Science.Students are urgedLENGTH:to hold presentations to 10 minutes. # COME AND BRING A FRIEND

FAQs

Who can participate in the 1985 Tennessee Junior Academy of Science Recognition Program?

Students in grades 9–12 can participate by completing an experimental or investigative science project and submitting a written paper.

What are the key submission requirements and deadlines for 1985?

Papers must be endorsed by a local science or mathematics teacher, received by March 4, 1985, and accompanied by an official cover sheet.

How are papers reviewed and how are students selected for presentations?

A panel of judges reviews submitted papers and recommends 15–20 for presentation at the state meeting in Nashville on April 19, 1985.

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